Intermediate Account Manager - TEB

Account / Relationship Management

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them. We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.

Job Description

Provide outstanding relationship management for day-to-day administration of complex voluntary insurance benefit plans on behalf of agents and clients. Perform research, resolve issues, and communicate solutions/alternatives that best serve the customer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain close relationships with clients, agents and internal partners to deliver superior customer service and improve client retention.
• Research a broad range of inquiries/issues and determine potential solutions/alternatives; negotiate problem resolution. Gather data from multiple systems to interpret, troubleshoot and resolve issues. Handle more complex service issues, general administrative processes and/or key partnerships.
• Follow-up with business groups and service vendors to ensure service levels are met.
• Initiate and lead calls with agents, clients and enrollment vendors to review account details, discuss plan offerings and resolve complex service level issues.
• Identify and promote additional service opportunities to aid in the retention of inforce voluntary plans.
• Address client needs, develop action plans and consult on products, services and capabilities that add value for the client.
• Provide education to agents, employers, internal wholesalers, and regional vice presidents on product administration, systems, and portals. Make suggestions to use the system to its fullest advantage.
• Participate as needed in cross functional initiatives as a department subject matter expert.
• Review billing discrepancy, new business, and reenrollment reports to resolve complex employee and client level issues.
• Produce and provide marketing materials for clients and agents; work directly with Marketing team as needed.
• Keep current on products and systems to educate agents and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Two years of insurance or client relationship experience
• Customer service, relationship management or research related experience in a corporate environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to address client needs and provide education
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Technical aptitude to quickly learn software applications
• Ability to work independently and leverage resources to complete assignments
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of voluntary insurance benefits
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Working Conditions

• Office or hybrid office/remote environment

Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between $65,000 - $75,000 annually/per hour. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Coach Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement